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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 992.50 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 992.50 and 315.20 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 992.50 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/992.50 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 992.50 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 312,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,836/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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