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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 997.66 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 997.66 and 280.68 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 997.66 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/997.66 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 997.66 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 280,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,023.21/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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