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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 910.40 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 910.40 and 473.04 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 910.40 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/910.40 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 910.40 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 430,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,655.62/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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