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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.93, 920.70 and 418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.93, 920.70 and 418.61 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.93 : 920.70 = 418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.93/920.70 = 418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.93x = 920.70 × 418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.93x = 385,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,414.23/666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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