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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 990.96 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 990.96 and 315.20 is: 472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 990.96 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/990.96 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 990.96 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 312,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,345.64/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.16

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