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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 920.40 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 920.40 and 405.12 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 920.40 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/920.40 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 920.40 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 372,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,872.45/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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