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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 999.02 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 999.02 and 422.64 is: 634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 999.02 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/999.02 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 999.02 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 422,226.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,226.87/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.06

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