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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 921.33 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 921.33 and 457.95 is: 632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 921.33 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/921.33 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 921.33 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 421,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,923.07/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.19

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