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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.74, 991.38 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.74, 991.38 and 314.31 is: 471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.74 : 991.38 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.74/991.38 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.74x = 991.38 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.74x = 311,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,600.65/660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.60

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