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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 915.85 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 915.85 and 477.64 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 915.85 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/915.85 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 915.85 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 437,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,446.59/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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