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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 919.92 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 919.92 and 433.92 is: 599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 919.92 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/919.92 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 919.92 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 399,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,171.69/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.00

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