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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 920.28 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 920.28 and 404.80 is: 558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 920.28 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/920.28 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 920.28 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 372,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,529.34/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.62

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