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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 920.10 and 629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 920.10 and 629.92 is: 869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 920.10 = 629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/920.10 = 629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 920.10 × 629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 579,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,589.39/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.89

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