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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 996 and 580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 996 and 580.54 is: 866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 996 = 580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/996 = 580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 996 × 580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 578,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,217.84/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.91

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