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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 997.99 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 997.99 and 280.13 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 997.99 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/997.99 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 997.99 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 279,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,561.25/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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