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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 920.19 and 418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 920.19 and 418.42 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 920.19 = 418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/920.19 = 418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 920.19 × 418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 385,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,025.90/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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