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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.87, 917.60 and 479.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.87, 917.60 and 479.03 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.87 : 917.60 = 479.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.87/917.60 = 479.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.87x = 917.60 × 479.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.87x = 439,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,550.94/665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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