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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.91, 996.38 and 459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.91, 996.38 and 459.91 is: 690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.91 : 996.38 = 459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.91/996.38 = 459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.91x = 996.38 × 459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.91x = 458,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,237.84/663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.22

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