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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.68, 920.40 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.68, 920.40 and 446.36 is: 616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.68 : 920.40 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.68/920.40 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.68x = 920.40 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.68x = 410,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,829.74/666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.23

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