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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.05, 998.73 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.05, 998.73 and 314.53 is: 471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.05 : 998.73 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.05/998.73 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.05x = 998.73 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.05x = 314,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,133.67/666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.64

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