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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 997.99 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 997.99 and 318.60 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 997.99 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/997.99 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 997.99 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 317,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,958.82/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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