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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 997.89 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 997.89 and 318.62 is: 477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 997.89 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/997.89 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 997.89 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 317,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,942.72/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.56

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