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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 919.98 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 919.98 and 480.69 is: 663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 919.98 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/919.98 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 919.98 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 442,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,225.19/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.40

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