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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.63, 998.44 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.63, 998.44 and 280.88 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.63 : 998.44 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.63/998.44 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.63x = 998.44 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.63x = 280,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,436.13/665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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