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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 915.48 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 915.48 and 476.88 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 915.48 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/915.48 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 915.48 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 436,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,574.10/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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