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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.58, 919.45 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.58, 919.45 and 400.95 is: 553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.58 : 919.45 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.58/919.45 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.58x = 919.45 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.58x = 368,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,653.98/666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.05

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