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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 919.11 and 433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 919.11 and 433.53 is: 598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 919.11 = 433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/919.11 = 433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 919.11 × 433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 398,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,461.76/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.29

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