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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.37, 920.01 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.37, 920.01 and 470.27 is: 648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.37 : 920.01 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.37/920.01 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.37x = 920.01 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.37x = 432,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,653.10/667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.30

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