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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 995.98 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 995.98 and 317.22 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 995.98 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/995.98 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 995.98 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 315,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,944.78/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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