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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 995.61 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 995.61 and 321.50 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 995.61 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/995.61 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 995.61 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 320,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,088.62/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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