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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.44, 998.28 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.44, 998.28 and 318.48 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.44 : 998.28 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.44/998.28 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.44x = 998.28 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.44x = 317,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,932.21/665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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