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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.23, 918.54 and 491.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.23, 918.54 and 491.27 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.23 : 918.54 = 491.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.23/918.54 = 491.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.23x = 918.54 × 491.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.23x = 451,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,246.55/666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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