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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 995.49 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 995.49 and 316.98 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 995.49 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/995.49 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 995.49 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 315,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,550.42/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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