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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 921.24 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 921.24 and 479.88 is: 663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 921.24 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/921.24 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 921.24 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 442,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,084.65/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.07

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