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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.13, 998.12 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.13, 998.12 and 280.38 is: 420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.13 : 998.12 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.13/998.12 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.13x = 998.12 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.13x = 279,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,852.89/665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.75

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