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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 915.97 and 477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 915.97 and 477.18 is: 658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 915.97 = 477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/915.97 = 477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 915.97 × 477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 437,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,082.56/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.57

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