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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 997.96 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 997.96 and 318.90 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 997.96 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/997.96 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 997.96 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 318,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,249.44/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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