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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.74, 920.21 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.74, 920.21 and 418.27 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.74 : 920.21 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.74/920.21 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.74x = 920.21 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.74x = 384,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,889.54/666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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