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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 992.91 and 310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 992.91 and 310.65 is: 465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 992.91 = 310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/992.91 = 310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 992.91 × 310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 308,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,447.49/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.76

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