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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.37, 998.06 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.37, 998.06 and 406.15 is: 608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.37 : 998.06 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.37/998.06 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.37x = 998.06 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.37x = 405,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,357.54/666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.31

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