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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.33, 996.66 and 317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.33, 996.66 and 317.57 is: 476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.33 : 996.66 = 317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.33/996.66 = 317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.33x = 996.66 × 317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.33x = 316,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,506.03/664.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.43

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