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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.79, 991.98 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.79, 991.98 and 314.96 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.79 : 991.98 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.79/991.98 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.79x = 991.98 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.79x = 312,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,434.02/661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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