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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.65, 998.64 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.65, 998.64 and 406.50 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.65 : 998.64 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.65/998.64 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.65x = 998.64 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.65x = 405,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,947.16/666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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