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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.98, 920.55 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.98, 920.55 and 418.52 is: 577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.98 : 920.55 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.98/920.55 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.98x = 920.55 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.98x = 385,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,263.98/666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.63

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