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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 1,001.52 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 1,001.52 and 412.08 is: 618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 1,001.52 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/1,001.52 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 1,001.52 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 412,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,706.36/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.79

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