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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.03, 997 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.03, 997 and 578.16 is: 866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.03 : 997 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.03/997 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.03x = 997 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.03x = 576,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,425.52/665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.77

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