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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 998.37 and 318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 998.37 and 318.81 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 998.37 = 318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/998.37 = 318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 998.37 × 318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 318,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,290.34/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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