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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.74, 920.52 and 457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.74, 920.52 and 457.27 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.74 : 920.52 = 457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.74/920.52 = 457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.74x = 920.52 × 457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.74x = 420,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,921.58/666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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