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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 994.44 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 994.44 and 316.07 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 994.44 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/994.44 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 994.44 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 314,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,307.68/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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