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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 999.18 and 319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 999.18 and 319.71 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 999.18 = 319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/999.18 = 319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 999.18 × 319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 319,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,447.84/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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