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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.69, 918.03 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.69, 918.03 and 627.73 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.69 : 918.03 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.69/918.03 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.69x = 918.03 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.69x = 576,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,270.38/666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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