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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 919.51 and 479.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 919.51 and 479.74 is: 662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 919.51 = 479.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/919.51 = 479.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 919.51 × 479.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 441,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,125.73/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.21

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