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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 988.57 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 988.57 and 475.71 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 988.57 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/988.57 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 988.57 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 470,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,272.63/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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