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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 919.68 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 919.68 and 417.78 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 919.68 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/919.68 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 919.68 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 384,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,223.91/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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