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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 919.65 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 919.65 and 480.54 is: 662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 919.65 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/919.65 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 919.65 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 441,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,928.61/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.18

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