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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 998.34 and 402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 998.34 and 402.53 is: 603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 998.34 = 402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/998.34 = 402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 998.34 × 402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 401,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,861.80/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.60

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