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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.96, 997.62 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.96, 997.62 and 318.80 is: 477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.96 : 997.62 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.96/997.62 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.96x = 997.62 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.96x = 318,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,041.26/665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.57

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