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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 918.72 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 918.72 and 403.98 is: 557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 918.72 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/918.72 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 918.72 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 371,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,144.51/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.15

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