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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.68, 998.58 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.68, 998.58 and 511.46 is: 766.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.68 : 998.58 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.68/998.58 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.68x = 998.58 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.68x = 510,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,737.14/666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.09

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