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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 1,000.44 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 1,000.44 and 475.92 is: 714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 1,000.44 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/1,000.44 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 1,000.44 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 476,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,129.40/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.14

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