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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 910.32 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 910.32 and 473.64 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 910.32 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/910.32 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 910.32 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 431,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,163.96/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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