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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.83, 920.01 and 479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.83, 920.01 and 479.93 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.83 : 920.01 = 479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.83/920.01 = 479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.83x = 920.01 × 479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.83x = 441,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,540.40/665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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