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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 995.64 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 995.64 and 317.12 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 995.64 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/995.64 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 995.64 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 315,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,732.38/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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