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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.68, 918.96 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.68, 918.96 and 469.76 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.68 : 918.96 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.68/918.96 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.68x = 918.96 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.68x = 431,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,690.65/666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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