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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 918.89 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 918.89 and 467.07 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 918.89 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/918.89 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 918.89 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 429,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,185.95/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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