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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 918.96 and 430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 918.96 and 430.04 is: 593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 918.96 = 430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/918.96 = 430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 918.96 × 430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 395,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,189.56/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.36

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