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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 994.91 and 317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 994.91 and 317.83 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 994.91 = 317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/994.91 = 317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 994.91 × 317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 316,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,212.25/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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