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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.80, 998.62 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.80, 998.62 and 391.88 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.80 : 998.62 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.80/998.62 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.80x = 998.62 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.80x = 391,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,339.21/665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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