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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 918.74 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 918.74 and 429.64 is: 592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 918.74 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/918.74 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 918.74 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 394,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,726.23/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.63

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