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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 996.96 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 996.96 and 390.92 is: 585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 996.96 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/996.96 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 996.96 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 389,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,731.60/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.64

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