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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 915.67 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 915.67 and 476.94 is: 658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 915.67 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/915.67 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 915.67 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 436,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,719.65/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.66

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