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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 995.36 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 995.36 and 320.52 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 995.36 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/995.36 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 995.36 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 319,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,032.79/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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