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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 913.56 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 913.56 and 474.32 is: 655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 913.56 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/913.56 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 913.56 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 433,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,319.78/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.39

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