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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.38 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.38 and 317.78 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.38 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.38 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.38 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 316,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,623.07/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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