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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 918.34 and 546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 918.34 and 546.01 is: 752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 918.34 = 546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/918.34 = 546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 918.34 × 546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 501,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,422.23/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.79

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