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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 993.56 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 993.56 and 467.97 is: 700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 993.56 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/993.56 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 993.56 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 464,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,953.93/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.81

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