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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 918.95 and 429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 918.95 and 429.63 is: 592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 918.95 = 429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/918.95 = 429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 918.95 × 429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 394,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,806.34/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.64

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