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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.74, 921.96 and 482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.74, 921.96 and 482.17 is: 664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.74 : 921.96 = 482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.74/921.96 = 482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.74x = 921.96 × 482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.74x = 444,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,535.63/668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.73

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