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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.36, 909.60 and 472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.36, 909.60 and 472.88 is: 652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.36 : 909.60 = 472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.36/909.60 = 472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.36x = 909.60 × 472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.36x = 430,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,131.65/659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.35

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