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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.03, 918.99 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.03, 918.99 and 404.06 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.03 : 918.99 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.03/918.99 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.03x = 918.99 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.03x = 371,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,327.10/666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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