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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 992.64 and 315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 992.64 and 315.40 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 992.64 = 315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/992.64 = 315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 992.64 × 315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 313,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,078.66/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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