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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 999.69 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 999.69 and 276.49 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 999.69 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/999.69 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 999.69 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 276,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,404.29/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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