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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 919.52 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 919.52 and 442.17 is: 610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 919.52 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/919.52 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 919.52 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 406,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,584.16/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.30

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