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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.97, 918.07 and 478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.97, 918.07 and 478.33 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.97 : 918.07 = 478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.97/918.07 = 478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.97x = 918.07 × 478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.97x = 439,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,136.93/664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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