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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 915.81 and 665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 915.81 and 665.30 is: 915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 915.81 = 665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/915.81 = 665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 915.81 × 665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 609,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,288.39/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.81

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