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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 997.76 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 997.76 and 405.58 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 997.76 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/997.76 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 997.76 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 404,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,671.50/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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