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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 919.38 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 919.38 and 417.28 is: 576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 919.38 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/919.38 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 919.38 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 383,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,642.75/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.03

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