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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 993.10 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 993.10 and 315.63 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 993.10 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/993.10 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 993.10 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 313,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,453.85/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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