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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.53, 920.45 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.53, 920.45 and 511.01 is: 705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.53 : 920.45 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.53/920.45 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.53x = 920.45 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.53x = 470,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,356.60/666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.68

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