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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.29, 996.59 and 469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.29, 996.59 and 469.67 is: 704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.29 : 996.59 = 469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.29/996.59 = 469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.29x = 996.59 × 469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.29x = 468,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,061.09/664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.60

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