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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 997.66 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 997.66 and 318.38 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 997.66 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/997.66 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 997.66 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 317,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,632.35/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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