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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 996.88 and 421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 996.88 and 421.73 is: 632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 996.88 = 421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/996.88 = 421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 996.88 × 421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 420,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,414.20/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.15

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