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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 920.46 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 920.46 and 481.08 is: 662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 920.46 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/920.46 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 920.46 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 442,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,814.90/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.98

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