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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 993.78 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 993.78 and 477.54 is: 716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 993.78 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/993.78 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 993.78 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 474,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,569.70/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.12

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