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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.00, 997.89 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.00, 997.89 and 418.60 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.00 : 997.89 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.00/997.89 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.00x = 997.89 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.00x = 417,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,709.67/666.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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