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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.37, 919.44 and 429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.37, 919.44 and 429.94 is: 593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.37 : 919.44 = 429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.37/919.44 = 429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.37x = 919.44 × 429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.37x = 395,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,304.03/666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.22

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