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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.60, 921 and 460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.60, 921 and 460.24 is: 634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.60 : 921 = 460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.60/921 = 460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.60x = 921 × 460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.60x = 423,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,881.04/667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.93

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