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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.52, 920.28 and 404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.52, 920.28 and 404.62 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.52 : 920.28 = 404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.52/920.28 = 404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.52x = 920.28 × 404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.52x = 372,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,363.69/666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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