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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 996.72 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 996.72 and 472.56 is: 708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 996.72 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/996.72 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 996.72 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 471,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,010.00/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.50

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