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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.98, 918.52 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.98, 918.52 and 664.96 is: 915.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.98 : 918.52 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.98/918.52 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.98x = 918.52 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.98x = 610,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,779.06/666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.74

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