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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 998.58 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 998.58 and 275.84 is: 413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 998.58 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/998.58 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 998.58 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 275,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,448.31/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.81

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