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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 914.59 and 476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 914.59 and 476.18 is: 657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 914.59 = 476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/914.59 = 476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 914.59 × 476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 435,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,508.92/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.19

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