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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.34, 996.72 and 417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.34, 996.72 and 417.79 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.34 : 996.72 = 417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.34/996.72 = 417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.34x = 996.72 × 417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.34x = 416,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,419.65/665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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