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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.90, 1,000.62 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.90, 1,000.62 and 277.02 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.90 : 1,000.62 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.90/1,000.62 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.90x = 1,000.62 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.90x = 277,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,191.75/666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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