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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.45, 918.61 and 479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.45, 918.61 and 479.64 is: 661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.45 : 918.61 = 479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.45/918.61 = 479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.45x = 918.61 × 479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.45x = 440,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,602.10/666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.12

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