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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.95, 1,000.64 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.95, 1,000.64 and 277.16 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.95 : 1,000.64 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.95/1,000.64 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.95x = 1,000.64 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.95x = 277,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,330.99/666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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