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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.17, 919.04 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.17, 919.04 and 430.08 is: 593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.17 : 919.04 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.17/919.04 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.17x = 919.04 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.17x = 395,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,258.57/666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.33

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