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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 995.36 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 995.36 and 458.12 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 995.36 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/995.36 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 995.36 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 455,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,994.52/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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