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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 996.54 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 996.54 and 421.38 is: 630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 996.54 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/996.54 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 996.54 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 419,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,922.03/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.51

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