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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 997.98 and 646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 997.98 and 646.12 is: 967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 997.98 = 646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/997.98 = 646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 997.98 × 646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 644,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,814.84/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.78

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