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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 994.74 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 994.74 and 316.68 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 994.74 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/994.74 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 994.74 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 315,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,014.26/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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