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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 997.93 and 550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 997.93 and 550.45 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 997.93 = 550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/997.93 = 550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 997.93 × 550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 549,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,310.57/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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