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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.68, 998.48 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.68, 998.48 and 295.38 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.68 : 998.48 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.68/998.48 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.68x = 998.48 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.68x = 294,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,924.55/665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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