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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 998.45 and 654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 998.45 and 654.50 is: 981.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 998.45 = 654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/998.45 = 654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 998.45 × 654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 653,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,485.53/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.92

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