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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.17, 918.43 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.17, 918.43 and 466.74 is: 643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.17 : 918.43 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.17/918.43 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.17x = 918.43 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.17x = 428,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,663.61/666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.47

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