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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 998.81 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 998.81 and 295.83 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 998.81 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/998.81 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 998.81 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 295,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,477.96/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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