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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 923.12 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 923.12 and 482.72 is: 665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 923.12 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/923.12 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 923.12 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 445,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,608.49/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.33

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