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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 995.10 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 995.10 and 321 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 995.10 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/995.10 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 995.10 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 319,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,427.10/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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