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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 999.50 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 999.50 and 402.63 is: 603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 999.50 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/999.50 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 999.50 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 402,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,426.67/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.99

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