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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 996.44 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 996.44 and 458.19 is: 688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 996.44 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/996.44 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 996.44 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 456,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,556.55/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.03

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