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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 919.20 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 919.20 and 459.36 is: 633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 919.20 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/919.20 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 919.20 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 422,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,243.71/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.77

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