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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 998.64 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 998.64 and 275.94 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 998.64 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/998.64 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 998.64 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 275,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,564.72/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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