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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 998.93 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 998.93 and 319.09 is: 478.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 998.93 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/998.93 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 998.93 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 318,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,748.75/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.51

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