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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 997.83 and 318.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 997.83 and 318.83 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 997.83 = 318.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/997.83 = 318.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 997.83 × 318.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 318,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,133.15/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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