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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 996.77 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 996.77 and 317.95 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 996.77 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/996.77 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 996.77 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 316,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,923.02/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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