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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.66, 992.06 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.66, 992.06 and 315.08 is: 472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.66 : 992.06 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.66/992.06 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.66x = 992.06 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.66x = 312,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,578.26/661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.42

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