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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.48, 918.89 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.48, 918.89 and 430.03 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.48 : 918.89 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.48/918.89 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.48x = 918.89 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.48x = 395,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,148.13/666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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