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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 1,000.58 and 424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 1,000.58 and 424.05 is: 636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 1,000.58 = 424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/1,000.58 = 424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 1,000.58 × 424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 424,293.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,293.83/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.65

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