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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 920.62 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 920.62 and 401.56 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 920.62 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/920.62 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 920.62 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 369,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,684.17/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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