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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.46, 998.24 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.46, 998.24 and 318.87 is: 478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.46 : 998.24 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.46/998.24 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.46x = 998.24 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.46x = 318,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,307.19/665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.33

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