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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 920.79 and 630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 920.79 and 630.42 is: 870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 920.79 = 630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/920.79 = 630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 920.79 × 630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 580,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,484.43/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.58

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