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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 918.32 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 918.32 and 467.06 is: 643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 918.32 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/918.32 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 918.32 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 428,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,903.61/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.42

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