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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.14, 997.05 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.14, 997.05 and 275.43 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.14 : 997.05 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.14/997.05 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.14x = 997.05 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.14x = 274,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,617.48/665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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