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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.86, 995.79 and 317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.86, 995.79 and 317.11 is: 475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.86 : 995.79 = 317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.86/995.79 = 317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.86x = 995.79 × 317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.86x = 315,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,775.02/663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.67

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