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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.46, 998.79 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.46, 998.79 and 529.98 is: 795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.46 : 998.79 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.46/998.79 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.46x = 998.79 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.46x = 529,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,338.72/665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.45

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