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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.88, 998.95 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.88, 998.95 and 281.13 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.88 : 998.95 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.88/998.95 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.88x = 998.95 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.88x = 280,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,829.82/665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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