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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 920.20 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 920.20 and 646.16 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 920.20 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/920.20 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 920.20 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 594,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,596.43/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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