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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 663.70 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 663.70 and 475.10 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 663.70 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/663.70 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 663.70 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 315,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,323.87/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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