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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 997.40 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 997.40 and 609.84 is: 913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 997.40 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/997.40 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 997.40 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 608,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,254.42/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.51

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