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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.44, 998.56 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.44, 998.56 and 280.69 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.44 : 998.56 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.44/998.56 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.44x = 998.56 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.44x = 280,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,283.66/665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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