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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.46, 998.35 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.46, 998.35 and 318.70 is: 478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.46 : 998.35 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.46/998.35 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.46x = 998.35 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.46x = 318,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,169.15/665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.12

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