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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 999.23 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 999.23 and 323.75 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 999.23 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/999.23 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 999.23 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 323,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,500.71/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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