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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 998.45 and 470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 998.45 and 470.74 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 998.45 = 470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/998.45 = 470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 998.45 × 470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 470,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,008.00/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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