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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.77, 919.89 and 404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.77, 919.89 and 404.69 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.77 : 919.89 = 404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.77/919.89 = 404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.77x = 919.89 × 404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.77x = 372,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,270.28/666.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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