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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.49, 920.04 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.49, 920.04 and 417.76 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.49 : 920.04 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.49/920.04 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.49x = 920.04 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.49x = 384,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,355.91/666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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