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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.57, 920.34 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.57, 920.34 and 404.94 is: 559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.57 : 920.34 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.57/920.34 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.57x = 920.34 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.57x = 372,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,682.48/666.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.10

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