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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.52, 999.32 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.52, 999.32 and 319.44 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.52 : 999.32 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.52/999.32 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.52x = 999.32 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.52x = 319,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,222.78/666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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