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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 921.90 and 458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 921.90 and 458.27 is: 632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 921.90 = 458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/921.90 = 458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 921.90 × 458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 422,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,479.11/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.70

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