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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 920.50 and 418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 920.50 and 418.36 is: 577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 920.50 = 418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/920.50 = 418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 920.50 × 418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 385,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,100.38/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.40

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