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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 919.90 and 430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 919.90 and 430.59 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 919.90 = 430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/919.90 = 430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 919.90 × 430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 396,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,098.72/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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