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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 991.22 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 991.22 and 314.33 is: 471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 991.22 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/991.22 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 991.22 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 311,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,570.18/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.48

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