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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 914.36 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 914.36 and 476.66 is: 656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 914.36 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/914.36 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 914.36 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 435,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,838.84/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.90

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