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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 920.48 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 920.48 and 508.56 is: 702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 920.48 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/920.48 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 920.48 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 468,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,116.77/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.77

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