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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 995.86 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 995.86 and 317.28 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 995.86 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/995.86 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 995.86 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 315,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,966.46/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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