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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 999.78 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 999.78 and 435.52 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 999.78 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/999.78 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 999.78 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 435,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,424.19/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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