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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 993.86 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 993.86 and 315.86 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 993.86 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/993.86 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 993.86 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 313,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,920.62/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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