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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 991.50 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 991.50 and 478.50 is: 717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 991.50 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/991.50 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 991.50 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 474,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,432.75/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.73

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