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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 915.56 and 478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 915.56 and 478.40 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 915.56 = 478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/915.56 = 478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 915.56 × 478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 438,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,003.90/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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