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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 998.13 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 998.13 and 391.62 is: 587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 998.13 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/998.13 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 998.13 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 390,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,887.67/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.45

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