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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 919.76 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 919.76 and 404.73 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 919.76 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/919.76 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 919.76 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 372,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,252.44/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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