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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.79, 998.81 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.79, 998.81 and 318.89 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.79 : 998.81 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.79/998.81 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.79x = 998.81 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.79x = 318,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,510.07/665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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