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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 915.69 and 477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 915.69 and 477.58 is: 659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 915.69 = 477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/915.69 = 477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 915.69 × 477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 437,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,312.84/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.12

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