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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 994.83 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 994.83 and 458.74 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 994.83 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/994.83 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 994.83 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 456,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,368.31/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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