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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.45, 919.92 and 456.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.45, 919.92 and 456.55 is: 630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.45 : 919.92 = 456.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.45/919.92 = 456.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.45x = 919.92 × 456.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.45x = 419,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,989.48/666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.19

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