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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.54, 995.29 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.54, 995.29 and 318.12 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.54 : 995.29 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.54/995.29 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.54x = 995.29 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.54x = 316,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,619.87/664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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