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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.63, 998.00 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.63, 998.00 and 319.01 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.63 : 998.00 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.63/998.00 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.63x = 998.00 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.63x = 318,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,372.88/665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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