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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 919.32 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 919.32 and 459.60 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 919.32 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/919.32 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 919.32 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 422,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,519.47/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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