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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.46, 997.27 and 421.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.46, 997.27 and 421.55 is: 631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.46 : 997.27 = 421.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.46/997.27 = 421.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.46x = 997.27 × 421.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.46x = 420,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,394.18/665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.74

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