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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 997.77 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 997.77 and 434.46 is: 650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 997.77 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/997.77 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 997.77 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 433,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,491.15/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.98

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