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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 995.55 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 995.55 and 317.34 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 995.55 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/995.55 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 995.55 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 315,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,927.84/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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