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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 994.39 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 994.39 and 316.07 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 994.39 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/994.39 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 994.39 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 314,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,296.85/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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