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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 1,000.10 and 435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 1,000.10 and 435.73 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 1,000.10 = 435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/1,000.10 = 435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 1,000.10 × 435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 435,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,773.57/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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