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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 999.86 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 999.86 and 319.86 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 999.86 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/999.86 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 999.86 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 319,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,815.22/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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