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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.47, 920.97 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.47, 920.97 and 479.01 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.47 : 920.97 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.47/920.97 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.47x = 920.97 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.47x = 441,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,153.84/667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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