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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 920.64 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 920.64 and 459.52 is: 634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 920.64 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/920.64 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 920.64 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 423,052.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,052.49/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.38

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