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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 994.76 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 994.76 and 316.42 is: 474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 994.76 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/994.76 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 994.76 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 314,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,761.96/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.65

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