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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 996.84 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 996.84 and 453.84 is: 679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 996.84 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/996.84 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 996.84 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 452,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,402.13/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.98

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