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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 997.12 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 997.12 and 318.56 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 997.12 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/997.12 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 997.12 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 317,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,642.55/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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