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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 919.79 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 919.79 and 417.54 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 919.79 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/919.79 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 919.79 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 384,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,049.12/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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