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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 913.61 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 913.61 and 476.16 is: 656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 913.61 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/913.61 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 913.61 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 435,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,022.30/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.41

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