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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.61, 987.08 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.61, 987.08 and 474.71 is: 710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.61 : 987.08 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.61/987.08 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.61x = 987.08 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.61x = 468,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,569.44/659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.37

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