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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.59, 919.03 and 546.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.59, 919.03 and 546.51 is: 753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.59 : 919.03 = 546.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.59/919.03 = 546.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.59x = 919.03 × 546.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.59x = 502,259.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,259.09/666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.48

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