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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 997.63 and 295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 997.63 and 295.23 is: 442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 997.63 = 295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/997.63 = 295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 997.63 × 295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 294,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,530.30/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.46

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