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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.10, 998.55 and 435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.10, 998.55 and 435.10 is: 652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.10 : 998.55 = 435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.10/998.55 = 435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.10x = 998.55 × 435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.10x = 434,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,469.11/666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.26

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