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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.47, 919.73 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.47, 919.73 and 404.48 is: 558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.47 : 919.73 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.47/919.73 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.47x = 919.73 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.47x = 372,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,012.67/666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.18

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