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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 918.24 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 918.24 and 479.34 is: 660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 918.24 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/918.24 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 918.24 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 440,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,149.16/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.71

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