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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.83, 996.31 and 649.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.83, 996.31 and 649.63 is: 972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.83 : 996.31 = 649.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.83/996.31 = 649.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.83x = 996.31 × 649.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.83x = 647,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,232.87/665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.07

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