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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 917.66 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 917.66 and 664.34 is: 914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 917.66 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/917.66 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 917.66 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 609,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,630.33/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.87

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