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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.02, 997.49 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.02, 997.49 and 275.07 is: 412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.02 : 997.49 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.02/997.49 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.02x = 997.49 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.02x = 274,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,380.26/665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.59

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