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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 920.01 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 920.01 and 430.41 is: 594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 920.01 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/920.01 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 920.01 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 395,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,981.50/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.25

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