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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.85, 993.53 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.85, 993.53 and 311.63 is: 467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.85 : 993.53 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.85/993.53 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.85x = 993.53 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.85x = 309,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,613.75/662.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.09

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