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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.48, 999.82 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.48, 999.82 and 319.75 is: 479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.48 : 999.82 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.48/999.82 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.48x = 999.82 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.48x = 319,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,689.45/666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.67

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