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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 993.24 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 993.24 and 315.87 is: 473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 993.24 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/993.24 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 993.24 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 313,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,734.72/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.61

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