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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 993.41 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 993.41 and 316.83 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 993.41 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/993.41 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 993.41 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 314,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,742.09/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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