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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 996.54 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 996.54 and 433.96 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 996.54 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/996.54 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 996.54 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 432,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,458.50/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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