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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 914.90 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 914.90 and 476.58 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 914.90 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/914.90 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 914.90 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 436,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,024.09/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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