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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 920.40 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 920.40 and 445.80 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 920.40 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/920.40 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 920.40 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 410,314.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,314.32/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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