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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 999.11 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 999.11 and 423.23 is: 634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 999.11 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/999.11 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 999.11 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 422,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,848.33/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.31

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