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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.44, 998.36 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.44, 998.36 and 275.46 is: 413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.44 : 998.36 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.44/998.36 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.44x = 998.36 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.44x = 275,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,008.25/665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.27

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