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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.45, 997.01 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.45, 997.01 and 576.12 is: 861.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.45 : 997.01 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.45/997.01 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.45x = 997.01 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.45x = 574,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,394.52/666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.87

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