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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 999.60 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 999.60 and 423 is: 634.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 999.60 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/999.60 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 999.60 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 422,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,830.80/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.60

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