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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 919.24 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 919.24 and 482.32 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 919.24 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/919.24 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 919.24 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 443,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,367.84/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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