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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.95, 920.03 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.95, 920.03 and 418.22 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.95 : 920.03 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.95/920.03 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.95x = 920.03 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.95x = 384,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,768.26/666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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