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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 999.78 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 999.78 and 319.48 is: 479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 999.78 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/999.78 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 999.78 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 319,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,409.71/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.28

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