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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 919.65 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 919.65 and 430.10 is: 593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 919.65 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/919.65 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 919.65 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 395,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,536.87/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.62

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