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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 919.64 and 417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 919.64 and 417.74 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 919.64 = 417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/919.64 = 417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 919.64 × 417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 384,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,166.86/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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