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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 990.45 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 990.45 and 479.01 is: 717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 990.45 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/990.45 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 990.45 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 474,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,435.45/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.99

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