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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.95, 921.27 and 482.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.95, 921.27 and 482.05 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.95 : 921.27 = 482.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.95/921.27 = 482.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.95x = 921.27 × 482.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.95x = 444,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,101.16/667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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