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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 994.12 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 994.12 and 316.29 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 994.12 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/994.12 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 994.12 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 314,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,430.21/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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