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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 915.02 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 915.02 and 477.09 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 915.02 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/915.02 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 915.02 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 436,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,546.89/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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