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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.95, 912.40 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.95, 912.40 and 475.16 is: 654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.95 : 912.40 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.95/912.40 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.95x = 912.40 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.95x = 433,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,530.23/661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.93

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