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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 918.96 and 612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 918.96 and 612.83 is: 845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 918.96 = 612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/918.96 = 612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 918.96 × 612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 563,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,161.66/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.42

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