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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.62, 918.43 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.62, 918.43 and 479.72 is: 661.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.62 : 918.43 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.62/918.43 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.62x = 918.43 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.62x = 440,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,590.34/665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.93

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