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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 914.14 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 914.14 and 476.52 is: 656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 914.14 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/914.14 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 914.14 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 435,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,605.99/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.67

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