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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 919.68 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 919.68 and 404.32 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 919.68 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/919.68 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 919.68 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 371,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,845.02/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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