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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.83, 999.16 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.83, 999.16 and 406.55 is: 609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.83 : 999.16 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.83/999.16 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.83x = 999.16 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.83x = 406,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,202.49/666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.16

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