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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 990.72 and 478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 990.72 and 478.53 is: 717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 990.72 = 478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/990.72 = 478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 990.72 × 478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 474,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,089.24/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.47

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