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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.14, 998.52 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.14, 998.52 and 422.68 is: 634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.14 : 998.52 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.14/998.52 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.14x = 998.52 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.14x = 422,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,054.43/665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.53

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