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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 999.78 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 999.78 and 450.34 is: 676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 999.78 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/999.78 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 999.78 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 450,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,236.74/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.79

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