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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.03, 990.22 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.03, 990.22 and 314.70 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.03 : 990.22 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.03/990.22 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.03x = 990.22 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.03x = 311,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,623.02/661.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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