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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 994.38 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 994.38 and 316.36 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 994.38 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/994.38 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 994.38 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 314,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,582.06/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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