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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 919.16 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 919.16 and 433.32 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 919.16 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/919.16 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 919.16 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 398,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,290.41/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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