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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 917.66 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 917.66 and 479.01 is: 661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 917.66 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/917.66 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 917.66 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 439,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,565.92/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.10

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