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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.20, 913.62 and 475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.20, 913.62 and 475.66 is: 656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.20 : 913.62 = 475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.20/913.62 = 475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.20x = 913.62 × 475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.20x = 434,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,572.49/662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.26

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