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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.21, 911.88 and 475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.21, 911.88 and 475.37 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.21 : 911.88 = 475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.21/911.88 = 475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.21x = 911.88 × 475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.21x = 433,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,475.84/662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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