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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.90, 999.93 and 422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.90, 999.93 and 422.90 is: 635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.90 : 999.93 = 422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.90/999.93 = 422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.90x = 999.93 × 422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.90x = 422,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,870.40/665.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.04

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