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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 996.42 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 996.42 and 318.16 is: 477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 996.42 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/996.42 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 996.42 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 317,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,018.50/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.13

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