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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 919.90 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 919.90 and 404.70 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 919.90 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/919.90 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 919.90 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 372,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,283.53/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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