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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 996.72 and 470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 996.72 and 470.51 is: 706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 996.72 = 470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/996.72 = 470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 996.72 × 470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 468,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,966.73/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.00

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