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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.89, 920.56 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.89, 920.56 and 418.26 is: 577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.89 : 920.56 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.89/920.56 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.89x = 920.56 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.89x = 385,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,032.38/666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.36

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