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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 993.12 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 993.12 and 470.56 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 993.12 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/993.12 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 993.12 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 467,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,322.55/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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