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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.52, 919.38 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.52, 919.38 and 433.96 is: 598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.52 : 919.38 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.52/919.38 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.52x = 919.38 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.52x = 398,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,974.14/666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.59

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