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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 998.73 and 423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 998.73 and 423.43 is: 634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 998.73 = 423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/998.73 = 423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 998.73 × 423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 422,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,889.75/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.27

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