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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.80, 998.02 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.80, 998.02 and 276.09 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.80 : 998.02 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.80/998.02 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.80x = 998.02 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.80x = 275,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,543.34/665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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