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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 997.64 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 997.64 and 435.56 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 997.64 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/997.64 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 997.64 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 434,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,532.39/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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