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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 920.19 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 920.19 and 433.74 is: 598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 920.19 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/920.19 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 920.19 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 399,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,123.21/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.80

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