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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.22, 995.78 and 608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.22, 995.78 and 608.52 is: 910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.22 : 995.78 = 608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.22/995.78 = 608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.22x = 995.78 × 608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.22x = 605,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,944.02/665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.90

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