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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 910.83 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 910.83 and 474.23 is: 654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 910.83 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/910.83 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 910.83 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 431,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,938.36/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.65

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