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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.17, 995.56 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.17, 995.56 and 316.90 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.17 : 995.56 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.17/995.56 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.17x = 995.56 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.17x = 315,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,492.96/664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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