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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 919.77 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 919.77 and 404.34 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 919.77 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/919.77 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 919.77 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 371,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,899.80/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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