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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 919.57 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 919.57 and 404.42 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 919.57 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/919.57 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 919.57 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 371,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,892.50/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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