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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.09, 999.81 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.09, 999.81 and 471.24 is: 707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.09 : 999.81 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.09/999.81 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.09x = 999.81 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.09x = 471,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,150.46/666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.34

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