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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.80, 998.70 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.80, 998.70 and 406.60 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.80 : 998.70 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.80/998.70 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.80x = 998.70 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.80x = 406,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,071.42/665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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