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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 998.11 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 998.11 and 314.56 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 998.11 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/998.11 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 998.11 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 313,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,963.91/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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