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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 918.81 and 469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 918.81 and 469.62 is: 647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 918.81 = 469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/918.81 = 469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 918.81 × 469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 431,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,491.55/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.89

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