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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 997.18 and 646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 997.18 and 646.44 is: 967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 997.18 = 646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/997.18 = 646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 997.18 × 646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 644,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,617.04/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.98

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