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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.27, 918.33 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.27, 918.33 and 479.48 is: 660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.27 : 918.33 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.27/918.33 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.27x = 918.33 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.27x = 440,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,316.28/666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.87

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