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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.95, 920.04 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.95, 920.04 and 404.92 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.95 : 920.04 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.95/920.04 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.95x = 920.04 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.95x = 372,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,542.60/666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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