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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.58, 918.64 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.58, 918.64 and 479.75 is: 661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.58 : 918.64 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.58/918.64 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.58x = 918.64 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.58x = 440,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,717.54/666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.16

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