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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 999.15 and 643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 999.15 and 643.70 is: 966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 999.15 = 643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/999.15 = 643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 999.15 × 643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 643,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,152.86/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.71

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