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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 994.04 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 994.04 and 316.01 is: 474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 994.04 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/994.04 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 994.04 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 314,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,126.58/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.02

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