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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 991.84 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 991.84 and 479.28 is: 718.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 991.84 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/991.84 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 991.84 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 475,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,369.08/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.59

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