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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.03, 998.34 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.03, 998.34 and 319.15 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.03 : 998.34 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.03/998.34 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.03x = 998.34 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.03x = 318,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,620.21/666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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