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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.07, 995.90 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.07, 995.90 and 317.22 is: 475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.07 : 995.90 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.07/995.90 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.07x = 995.90 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.07x = 315,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,914.08/664.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.73

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