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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 998.53 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 998.53 and 295.26 is: 443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 998.53 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/998.53 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 998.53 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 294,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,820.98/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.02

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