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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 916.58 and 478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 916.58 and 478.22 is: 660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 916.58 = 478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/916.58 = 478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 916.58 × 478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 438,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,326.89/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.02

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