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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.83, 994.22 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.83, 994.22 and 316.33 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.83 : 994.22 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.83/994.22 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.83x = 994.22 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.83x = 314,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,502.40/662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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