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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 999.96 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 999.96 and 406.32 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 999.96 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/999.96 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 999.96 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 406,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,303.75/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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