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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 917.25 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 917.25 and 477.93 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 917.25 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/917.25 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 917.25 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 438,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,381.29/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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