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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 997.12 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 997.12 and 280 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 997.12 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/997.12 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 997.12 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 279,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,193.60/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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