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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.04, 996.56 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.04, 996.56 and 418.40 is: 626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.04 : 996.56 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.04/996.56 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.04x = 996.56 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.04x = 416,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,960.70/665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.97

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