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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.60, 921.80 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.60, 921.80 and 461.52 is: 637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.60 : 921.80 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.60/921.80 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.60x = 921.80 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.60x = 425,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,429.14/667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.25

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