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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 914.24 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 914.24 and 476.56 is: 656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 914.24 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/914.24 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 914.24 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 435,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,690.21/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.75

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