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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 996.99 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 996.99 and 510.44 is: 764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 996.99 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/996.99 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 996.99 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 508,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,898.59/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.47

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