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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.48, 918.84 and 574.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.48, 918.84 and 574.21 is: 791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.48 : 918.84 = 574.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.48/918.84 = 574.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.48x = 918.84 × 574.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.48x = 527,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,607.12/666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.63

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