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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.24, 997.43 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.24, 997.43 and 318.57 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.24 : 997.43 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.24/997.43 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.24x = 997.43 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.24x = 317,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,750.80/665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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