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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 995.18 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 995.18 and 316.80 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 995.18 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/995.18 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 995.18 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 315,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,266.46/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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