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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.53, 997.70 and 549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.53, 997.70 and 549.89 is: 823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.53 : 997.70 = 549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.53/997.70 = 549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.53x = 997.70 × 549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.53x = 548,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,617.52/666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.10

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