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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.74, 995.86 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.74, 995.86 and 321.50 is: 482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.74 : 995.86 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.74/995.86 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.74x = 995.86 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.74x = 320,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,168.99/663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.37

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