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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.47, 998.17 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.47, 998.17 and 320.04 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.47 : 998.17 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.47/998.17 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.47x = 998.17 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.47x = 319,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,454.33/666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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