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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 920.25 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 920.25 and 433.98 is: 599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 920.25 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/920.25 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 920.25 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 399,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,370.10/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.17

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