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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.97, 993.80 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.97, 993.80 and 316.22 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.97 : 993.80 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.97/993.80 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.97x = 993.80 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.97x = 314,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,255.26/662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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