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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.94, 990.50 and 476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.94, 990.50 and 476.87 is: 714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.94 : 990.50 = 476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.94/990.50 = 476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.94x = 990.50 × 476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.94x = 472,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,332.40/660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.64

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