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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 999.24 and 650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 999.24 and 650.36 is: 972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 999.24 = 650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/999.24 = 650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 999.24 × 650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 649,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,865.73/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.77

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