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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 997.57 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 997.57 and 401.55 is: 602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 997.57 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/997.57 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 997.57 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 400,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,579.35/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.33

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