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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 920.53 and 401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 920.53 and 401.62 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 920.53 = 401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/920.53 = 401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 920.53 × 401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 369,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,699.95/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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