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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 920.82 and 471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 920.82 and 471.12 is: 649.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 920.82 = 471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/920.82 = 471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 920.82 × 471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 433,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,816.72/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.97

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