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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 999.45 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 999.45 and 423.30 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 999.45 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/999.45 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 999.45 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 423,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,067.19/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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