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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.52, 921.44 and 481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.52, 921.44 and 481.73 is: 663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.52 : 921.44 = 481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.52/921.44 = 481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.52x = 921.44 × 481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.52x = 443,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,878.28/668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.97

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