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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 997.36 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 997.36 and 421.91 is: 632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 997.36 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/997.36 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 997.36 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 420,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,796.23/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.57

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