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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 919.24 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 919.24 and 432.74 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 919.24 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/919.24 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 919.24 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 397,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,791.92/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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