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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 915.48 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 915.48 and 476.52 is: 658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 915.48 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/915.48 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 915.48 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 436,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,244.53/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.10

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