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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 998.95 and 415.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 998.95 and 415.87 is: 623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 998.95 = 415.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/998.95 = 415.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 998.95 × 415.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 415,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,433.34/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.77

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