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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 999.43 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 999.43 and 422.30 is: 633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 999.43 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/999.43 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 999.43 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 422,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,055.11/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.44

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