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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.33, 998.48 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.33, 998.48 and 422.11 is: 632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.33 : 998.48 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.33/998.48 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.33x = 998.48 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.33x = 421,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,468.32/666.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.53

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