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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 920.06 and 418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 920.06 and 418.06 is: 577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 920.06 = 418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/920.06 = 418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 920.06 × 418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 384,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,640.28/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.19

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