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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.68, 997.65 and 581.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.68, 997.65 and 581.00 is: 869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.68 : 997.65 = 581.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.68/997.65 = 581.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.68x = 997.65 × 581.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.68x = 579,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,629.66/666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.43

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