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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 995.83 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 995.83 and 469.16 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 995.83 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/995.83 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 995.83 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 467,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,198.62/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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