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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.19, 919.89 and 417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.19, 919.89 and 417.79 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.19 : 919.89 = 417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.19/919.89 = 417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.19x = 919.89 × 417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.19x = 384,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,320.84/666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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