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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.03, 996.93 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.03, 996.93 and 318.20 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.03 : 996.93 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.03/996.93 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.03x = 996.93 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.03x = 317,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,218.14/665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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