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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 910.86 and 473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 910.86 and 473.97 is: 654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 910.86 = 473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/910.86 = 473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 910.86 × 473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 431,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,720.31/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.20

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