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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.74, 997.57 and 421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.74, 997.57 and 421.75 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.74 : 997.57 = 421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.74/997.57 = 421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.74x = 997.57 × 421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.74x = 420,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,725.15/665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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