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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 919.87 and 404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 919.87 and 404.74 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 919.87 = 404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/919.87 = 404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 919.87 × 404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 372,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,308.18/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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