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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.57, 919.98 and 509.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.57, 919.98 and 509.43 is: 703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.57 : 919.98 = 509.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.57/919.98 = 509.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.57x = 919.98 × 509.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.57x = 468,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,665.41/666.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.10

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