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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 996.54 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 996.54 and 469.80 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 996.54 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/996.54 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 996.54 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 468,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,174.49/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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