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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 999.54 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 999.54 and 645.98 is: 970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 999.54 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/999.54 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 999.54 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 645,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,677.85/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.93

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