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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 994.53 and 470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 994.53 and 470.84 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 994.53 = 470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/994.53 = 470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 994.53 × 470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 468,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,264.51/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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