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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.22, 998.19 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.22, 998.19 and 474.42 is: 711.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.22 : 998.19 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.22/998.19 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.22x = 998.19 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.22x = 473,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,561.30/665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.89

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