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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 918.22 and 479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 918.22 and 479.41 is: 661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 918.22 = 479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/918.22 = 479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 918.22 × 479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 440,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,203.85/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.66

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