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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.48, 998.60 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.48, 998.60 and 435.03 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.48 : 998.60 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.48/998.60 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.48x = 998.60 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.48x = 434,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,418.78/666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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