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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.68, 996.65 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.68, 996.65 and 318.10 is: 476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.68 : 996.65 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.68/996.65 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.68x = 996.65 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.68x = 317,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,031.08/664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.97

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