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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 917.63 and 583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 917.63 and 583.05 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 917.63 = 583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/917.63 = 583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 917.63 × 583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 535,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,021.26/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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