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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 992.19 and 314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 992.19 and 314.57 is: 472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 992.19 = 314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/992.19 = 314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 992.19 × 314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 312,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,108.25/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.08

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