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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.79, 919.69 and 433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.79, 919.69 and 433.51 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.79 : 919.69 = 433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.79/919.69 = 433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.79x = 919.69 × 433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.79x = 398,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,694.81/666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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