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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 996.86 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 996.86 and 317.86 is: 476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 996.86 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/996.86 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 996.86 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 316,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,861.92/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.68

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