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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 997.80 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 997.80 and 421.08 is: 631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 997.80 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/997.80 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 997.80 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 420,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,153.62/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.54

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