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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 999 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 999 and 406.08 is: 608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 999 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/999 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 999 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 405,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,673.92/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.79

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