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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 998.58 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 998.58 and 422.37 is: 633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 998.58 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/998.58 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 998.58 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 421,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,770.23/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.60

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