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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.21, 993.19 and 310.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.21, 993.19 and 310.85 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.21 : 993.19 = 310.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.21/993.19 = 310.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.21x = 993.19 × 310.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.21x = 308,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,728.15/662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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