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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.97, 999.68 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.97, 999.68 and 281.49 is: 422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.97 : 999.68 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.97/999.68 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.97x = 999.68 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.97x = 281,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,402.07/665.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.54

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