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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 996.23 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 996.23 and 317.66 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 996.23 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/996.23 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 996.23 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 316,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,458.23/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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