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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 996.86 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 996.86 and 321.52 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 996.86 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/996.86 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 996.86 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 320,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,510.43/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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