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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 998.73 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 998.73 and 319.19 is: 478.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 998.73 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/998.73 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 998.73 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 318,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,779.64/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.46

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