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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 995.94 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 995.94 and 470.34 is: 704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 995.94 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/995.94 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 995.94 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 468,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,430.42/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.30

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