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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 919.08 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 919.08 and 433.08 is: 597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 919.08 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/919.08 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 919.08 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 398,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,035.17/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.65

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