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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.64, 921.44 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.64, 921.44 and 481.74 is: 664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.64 : 921.44 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.64/921.44 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.64x = 921.44 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.64x = 443,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,892.10/667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.87

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