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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 996.87 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 996.87 and 317.81 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 996.87 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/996.87 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 996.87 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 316,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,810.27/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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