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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 999.94 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 999.94 and 296.58 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 999.94 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/999.94 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 999.94 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 296,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,562.21/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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