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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 998.88 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 998.88 and 435.04 is: 652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 998.88 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/998.88 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 998.88 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 434,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,552.76/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.32

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