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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 919.68 and 404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 919.68 and 404.38 is: 558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 919.68 = 404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/919.68 = 404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 919.68 × 404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 371,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,900.20/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.02

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