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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 919.95 and 433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 919.95 and 433.23 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 919.95 = 433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/919.95 = 433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 919.95 × 433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 398,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,549.94/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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