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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 994.56 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 994.56 and 316.44 is: 474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 994.56 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/994.56 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 994.56 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 314,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,719.16/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.44

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