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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.46, 920.94 and 481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.46, 920.94 and 481.37 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.46 : 920.94 = 481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.46/920.94 = 481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.46x = 920.94 × 481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.46x = 443,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,308.28/667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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