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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 919.25 and 432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 919.25 and 432.73 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 919.25 = 432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/919.25 = 432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 919.25 × 432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 397,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,787.05/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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