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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 997.65 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 997.65 and 620.10 is: 928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 997.65 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/997.65 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 997.65 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 618,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,642.77/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.14

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