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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 998.43 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 998.43 and 275.66 is: 413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 998.43 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/998.43 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 998.43 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 275,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,231.82/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.58

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