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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 920.28 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 920.28 and 418.04 is: 577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 920.28 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/920.28 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 920.28 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 384,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,713.85/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.13

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