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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 919.83 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 919.83 and 404.39 is: 558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 919.83 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/919.83 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 919.83 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 371,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,970.05/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.14

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