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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.45, 997.98 and 398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.45, 997.98 and 398.13 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.45 : 997.98 = 398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.45/997.98 = 398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.45x = 997.98 × 398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.45x = 397,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,320.79/665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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