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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.03, 997.67 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.03, 997.67 and 391.46 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.03 : 997.67 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.03/997.67 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.03x = 997.67 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.03x = 390,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,547.90/666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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