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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.97, 994.80 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.97, 994.80 and 316.71 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.97 : 994.80 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.97/994.80 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.97x = 994.80 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.97x = 315,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,063.11/662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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