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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.03, 996.84 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.03, 996.84 and 318.15 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.03 : 996.84 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.03/996.84 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.03x = 996.84 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.03x = 317,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,144.65/665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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