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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 996.13 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 996.13 and 317.75 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 996.13 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/996.13 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 996.13 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 316,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,522.00/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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