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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 999.15 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 999.15 and 434.59 is: 652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 999.15 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/999.15 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 999.15 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 434,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,215.60/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.22

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