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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.45, 993.22 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.45, 993.22 and 310.93 is: 466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.45 : 993.22 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.45/993.22 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.45x = 993.22 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.45x = 308,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,818.63/662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.18

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