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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 914.29 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 914.29 and 475.94 is: 657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 914.29 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/914.29 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 914.29 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 435,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,148.28/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.28

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