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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.76, 921.80 and 478.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.76, 921.80 and 478.84 is: 661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.76 : 921.80 = 478.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.76/921.80 = 478.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.76x = 921.80 × 478.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.76x = 441,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,394.71/667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.01

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