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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.87, 919.76 and 417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.87, 919.76 and 417.93 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.87 : 919.76 = 417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.87/919.76 = 417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.87x = 919.76 × 417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.87x = 384,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,393.21/666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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