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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.54, 997.21 and 408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.54, 997.21 and 408.50 is: 612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.54 : 997.21 = 408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.54/997.21 = 408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.54x = 997.21 × 408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.54x = 407,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,360.29/665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.07

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