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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 918.97 and 429.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 918.97 and 429.99 is: 593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 918.97 = 429.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/918.97 = 429.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 918.97 × 429.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 395,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,145.76/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.22

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