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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 996.76 and 404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 996.76 and 404.23 is: 605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 996.76 = 404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/996.76 = 404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 996.76 × 404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 402,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,920.29/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.85

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