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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 918.52 and 479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 918.52 and 479.62 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 918.52 = 479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/918.52 = 479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 918.52 × 479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 440,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,540.56/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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