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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 920.49 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 920.49 and 418.35 is: 577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 920.49 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/920.49 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 920.49 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 385,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,086.99/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.38

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