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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.95, 997.40 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.95, 997.40 and 319.53 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.95 : 997.40 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.95/997.40 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.95x = 997.40 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.95x = 318,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,696.35/665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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