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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.22, 919.47 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.22, 919.47 and 404.24 is: 557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.22 : 919.47 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.22/919.47 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.22x = 919.47 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.22x = 371,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,686.55/666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.90

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