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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 995.22 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 995.22 and 316.74 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 995.22 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/995.22 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 995.22 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 315,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,225.98/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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