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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 994.59 and 311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 994.59 and 311.81 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 994.59 = 311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/994.59 = 311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 994.59 × 311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 310,118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,118.13/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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