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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 995.05 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 995.05 and 316.73 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 995.05 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/995.05 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 995.05 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 315,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,157.21/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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