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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 998.12 and 421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 998.12 and 421.76 is: 632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 998.12 = 421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/998.12 = 421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 998.12 × 421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 420,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,967.09/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.23

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