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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 996.55 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 996.55 and 459.18 is: 688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 996.55 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/996.55 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 996.55 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 457,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,595.83/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.18

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