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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 999.27 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 999.27 and 319.48 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 999.27 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/999.27 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 999.27 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 319,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,244.28/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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