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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 915.84 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 915.84 and 477.54 is: 658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 915.84 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/915.84 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 915.84 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 437,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,350.23/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.28

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