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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 998.68 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 998.68 and 422.48 is: 634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 998.68 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/998.68 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 998.68 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 421,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,922.33/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.13

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