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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 992.49 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 992.49 and 315.25 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 992.49 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/992.49 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 992.49 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 312,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,882.47/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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