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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.13, 998.36 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.13, 998.36 and 422.72 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.13 : 998.36 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.13/998.36 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.13x = 998.36 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.13x = 422,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,030.29/666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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