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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 919.91 and 430.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 919.91 and 430.37 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 919.91 = 430.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/919.91 = 430.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 919.91 × 430.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 395,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,894.92/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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