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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.05, 919.73 and 417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.05, 919.73 and 417.80 is: 576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.05 : 919.73 = 417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.05/919.73 = 417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.05x = 919.73 × 417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.05x = 384,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,256.51/666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.92

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