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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 920.15 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 920.15 and 492.48 is: 679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 920.15 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/920.15 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 920.15 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 453,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,155.47/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.77

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