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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 917.93 and 479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 917.93 and 479.19 is: 661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 917.93 = 479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/917.93 = 479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 917.93 × 479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 439,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,860.48/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.36

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