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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 919.57 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 919.57 and 404.54 is: 558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 919.57 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/919.57 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 919.57 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 372,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,002.85/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.18

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