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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 994.06 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 994.06 and 315.92 is: 473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 994.06 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/994.06 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 994.06 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 314,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,043.44/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.91

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