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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.54, 993.18 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.54, 993.18 and 315.70 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.54 : 993.18 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.54/993.18 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.54x = 993.18 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.54x = 313,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,546.93/662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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