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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 989.64 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 989.64 and 318 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 989.64 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/989.64 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 989.64 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 314,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,705.52/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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