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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.74, 914.82 and 476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.74, 914.82 and 476.72 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.74 : 914.82 = 476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.74/914.82 = 476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.74x = 914.82 × 476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.74x = 436,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,112.99/663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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