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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 997.48 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 997.48 and 318.22 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 997.48 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/997.48 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 997.48 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 317,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,418.09/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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