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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 919.73 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 919.73 and 430.21 is: 593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 919.73 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/919.73 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 919.73 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 395,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,679.95/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.97

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