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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 997.52 and 405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 997.52 and 405.80 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 997.52 = 405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/997.52 = 405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 997.52 × 405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 404,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,786.60/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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