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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.45, 997.65 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.45, 997.65 and 549 is: 821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.45 : 997.65 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.45/997.65 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.45x = 997.65 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.45x = 547,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,709.85/666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.83

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