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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.41, 997.63 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.41, 997.63 and 318.97 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.41 : 997.63 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.41/997.63 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.41x = 997.63 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.41x = 318,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,214.04/665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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