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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 919.98 and 445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 919.98 and 445.51 is: 615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 919.98 = 445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/919.98 = 445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 919.98 × 445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 409,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,858.06/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.01

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