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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 996.33 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 996.33 and 459.74 is: 688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 996.33 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/996.33 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 996.33 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 458,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,052.75/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.37

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