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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.45, 920.07 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.45, 920.07 and 418.08 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.45 : 920.07 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.45/920.07 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.45x = 920.07 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.45x = 384,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,662.87/666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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