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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 995.92 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 995.92 and 459.96 is: 689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 995.92 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/995.92 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 995.92 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 458,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,083.36/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.80

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