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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 998.40 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 998.40 and 570.40 is: 854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 998.40 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/998.40 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 998.40 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 569,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,487.36/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.57

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