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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.92, 920.53 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.92, 920.53 and 418.32 is: 577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.92 : 920.53 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.92/920.53 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.92x = 920.53 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.92x = 385,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,078.16/666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.40

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