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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 920.12 and 430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 920.12 and 430.43 is: 594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 920.12 = 430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/920.12 = 430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 920.12 × 430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 396,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,040.50/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.33

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