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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.75, 920.20 and 480.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.75, 920.20 and 480.85 is: 663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.75 : 920.20 = 480.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.75/920.20 = 480.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.75x = 920.20 × 480.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.75x = 442,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,480.82/666.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.64

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