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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.20, 913.26 and 475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.20, 913.26 and 475.60 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.20 : 913.26 = 475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.20/913.26 = 475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.20x = 913.26 × 475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.20x = 434,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,346.46/662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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