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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.50, 919.35 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.50, 919.35 and 404.46 is: 557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.50 : 919.35 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.50/919.35 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.50x = 919.35 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.50x = 371,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,840.30/666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.90

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