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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 918.96 and 469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 918.96 and 469.84 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 918.96 = 469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/918.96 = 469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 918.96 × 469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 431,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,764.17/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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