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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 999.74 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 999.74 and 319.87 is: 479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 999.74 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/999.74 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 999.74 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 319,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,786.83/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.83

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