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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 920.39 and 480.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 920.39 and 480.63 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 920.39 = 480.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/920.39 = 480.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 920.39 × 480.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 442,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,364.64/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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