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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.61, 921.65 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.61, 921.65 and 457.88 is: 632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.61 : 921.65 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.61/921.65 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.61x = 921.65 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.61x = 421,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,998.20/667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.10

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