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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.55, 998.28 and 643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.55, 998.28 and 643.48 is: 963.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.55 : 998.28 = 643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.55/998.28 = 643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.55x = 998.28 × 643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.55x = 642,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,373.21/666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.73

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