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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 994 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 994 and 316.20 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 994 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/994 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 994 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 314,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,302.80/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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