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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 998.82 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 998.82 and 295.59 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 998.82 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/998.82 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 998.82 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 295,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,241.20/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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