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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 998.58 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 998.58 and 280.64 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 998.58 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/998.58 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 998.58 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 280,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,241.49/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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