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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 999.60 and 281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 999.60 and 281.65 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 999.60 = 281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/999.60 = 281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 999.60 × 281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 281,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,537.34/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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