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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 919.50 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 919.50 and 404.30 is: 557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 919.50 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/919.50 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 919.50 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 371,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,753.85/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.94

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