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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 998.88 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 998.88 and 433.44 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 998.88 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/998.88 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 998.88 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 432,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,954.55/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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