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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.13, 994.49 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.13, 994.49 and 316.28 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.13 : 994.49 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.13/994.49 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.13x = 994.49 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.13x = 314,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,538.20/663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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