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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 998.09 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 998.09 and 422.02 is: 633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 998.09 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/998.09 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 998.09 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 421,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,213.94/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.13

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