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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 994.86 and 458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 994.86 and 458.34 is: 687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 994.86 = 458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/994.86 = 458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 994.86 × 458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 455,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,984.13/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.07

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