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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 993.47 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 993.47 and 315.90 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 993.47 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/993.47 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 993.47 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 313,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,835.59/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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