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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 918.36 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 918.36 and 499.68 is: 689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 918.36 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/918.36 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 918.36 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 458,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,886.12/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.02

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