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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 919.56 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 919.56 and 433.68 is: 598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 919.56 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/919.56 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 919.56 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 398,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,794.78/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.65

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