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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 998.94 and 410.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 998.94 and 410.33 is: 616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 998.94 = 410.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/998.94 = 410.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 998.94 × 410.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 409,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,895.05/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.19

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