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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 996.90 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 996.90 and 421.48 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 996.90 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/996.90 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 996.90 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 420,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,173.41/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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