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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 997.92 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 997.92 and 275.42 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 997.92 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/997.92 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 997.92 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 274,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,842.14/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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