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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 919.68 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 919.68 and 434.08 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 919.68 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/919.68 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 919.68 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 399,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,214.69/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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