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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.23, 992.55 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.23, 992.55 and 315.34 is: 472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.23 : 992.55 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.23/992.55 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.23x = 992.55 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.23x = 312,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,990.72/662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.63

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