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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.53, 988.84 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.53, 988.84 and 477.28 is: 715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.53 : 988.84 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.53/988.84 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.53x = 988.84 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.53x = 471,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,953.56/659.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.59

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