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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 999.18 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 999.18 and 319.41 is: 479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 999.18 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/999.18 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 999.18 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 319,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,148.08/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.27

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