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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 916.79 and 478.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 916.79 and 478.37 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 916.79 = 478.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/916.79 = 478.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 916.79 × 478.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 438,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,564.83/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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