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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 919.72 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 919.72 and 404.42 is: 558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 919.72 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/919.72 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 919.72 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 371,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,953.16/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.14

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