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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 996.64 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 996.64 and 459 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 996.64 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/996.64 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 996.64 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 457,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,457.76/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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