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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.99, 920.58 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.99, 920.58 and 481.16 is: 663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.99 : 920.58 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.99/920.58 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.99x = 920.58 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.99x = 442,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,946.27/667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.10

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