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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 993.63 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 993.63 and 316.13 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 993.63 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/993.63 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 993.63 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 314,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,119.65/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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