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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.76, 999.48 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.76, 999.48 and 276.70 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.76 : 999.48 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.76/999.48 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.76x = 999.48 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.76x = 276,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,556.12/666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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