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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.81, 920 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.81, 920 and 418.14 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.81 : 920 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.81/920 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.81x = 920 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.81x = 384,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,688.80/666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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