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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 998.39 and 470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 998.39 and 470.41 is: 705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 998.39 = 470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/998.39 = 470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 998.39 × 470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 469,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,651.32/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.16

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