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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 998.73 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 998.73 and 435.98 is: 653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 998.73 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/998.73 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 998.73 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 435,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,428.80/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.18

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