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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 919.68 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 919.68 and 597.68 is: 824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 919.68 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/919.68 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 919.68 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 549,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,674.34/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.35

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