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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.66, 992.83 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.66, 992.83 and 314.93 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.66 : 992.83 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.66/992.83 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.66x = 992.83 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.66x = 312,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,672.40/661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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