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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 998.44 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 998.44 and 391.73 is: 586.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 998.44 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/998.44 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 998.44 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 391,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,118.90/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.86

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