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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.50, 919.34 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.50, 919.34 and 430.76 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.50 : 919.34 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.50/919.34 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.50x = 919.34 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.50x = 396,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,014.90/666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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