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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.04, 919.62 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.04, 919.62 and 479.88 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.04 : 919.62 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.04/919.62 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.04x = 919.62 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.04x = 441,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,307.25/666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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