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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 997.26 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 997.26 and 318.51 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 997.26 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/997.26 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 997.26 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 317,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,637.28/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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