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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 999.02 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 999.02 and 319.37 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 999.02 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/999.02 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 999.02 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 319,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,050.43/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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