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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 997.49 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 997.49 and 295.25 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 997.49 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/997.49 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 997.49 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 294,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,512.26/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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