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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.13, 998.09 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.13, 998.09 and 280.38 is: 420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.13 : 998.09 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.13/998.09 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.13x = 998.09 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.13x = 279,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,844.47/665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.74

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