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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 920.27 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 920.27 and 418.19 is: 577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 920.27 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/920.27 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 920.27 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 384,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,847.71/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.47

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