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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 919.66 and 430.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 919.66 and 430.49 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 919.66 = 430.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/919.66 = 430.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 919.66 × 430.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 395,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,904.43/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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