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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 995.09 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 995.09 and 457.65 is: 686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 995.09 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/995.09 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 995.09 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 455,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,400.65/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.34

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