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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.05, 998.63 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.05, 998.63 and 319.37 is: 478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.05 : 998.63 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.05/998.63 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.05x = 998.63 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.05x = 318,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,932.46/666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.84

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