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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 994.82 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 994.82 and 316.44 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 994.82 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/994.82 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 994.82 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 314,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,799.26/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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