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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 920.88 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 920.88 and 467.73 is: 645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 920.88 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/920.88 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 920.88 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 430,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,723.20/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.77

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