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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.34, 919.49 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.34, 919.49 and 404.34 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.34 : 919.49 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.34/919.49 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.34x = 919.49 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.34x = 371,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,786.59/666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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