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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 994.37 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 994.37 and 316.50 is: 474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 994.37 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/994.37 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 994.37 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 314,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,716.52/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.41

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