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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 998.10 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 998.10 and 320.00 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 998.10 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/998.10 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 998.10 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 319,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,387.01/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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