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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 920.31 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 920.31 and 404.97 is: 558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 920.31 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/920.31 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 920.31 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 372,697.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,697.94/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.78

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