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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.53, 921.48 and 478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.53, 921.48 and 478.60 is: 660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.53 : 921.48 = 478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.53/921.48 = 478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.53x = 921.48 × 478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.53x = 441,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,016.23/667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.67

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