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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.69, 991.17 and 479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.69, 991.17 and 479.44 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.69 : 991.17 = 479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.69/991.17 = 479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.69x = 991.17 × 479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.69x = 475,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,206.54/661.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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