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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.75, 994.49 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.75, 994.49 and 320.75 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.75 : 994.49 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.75/994.49 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.75x = 994.49 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.75x = 318,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,982.67/662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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