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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 994.33 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 994.33 and 315.93 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 994.33 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/994.33 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 994.33 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 314,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,138.68/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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