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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 998.04 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 998.04 and 280.56 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 998.04 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/998.04 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 998.04 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 280,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,010.10/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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