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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 998.60 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 998.60 and 319.19 is: 478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 998.60 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/998.60 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 998.60 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 318,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,741.54/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.81

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