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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.95, 997.73 and 409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.95, 997.73 and 409.15 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.95 : 997.73 = 409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.95/997.73 = 409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.95x = 997.73 × 409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.95x = 408,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,219.18/665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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