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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 997.53 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 997.53 and 313.32 is: 470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 997.53 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/997.53 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 997.53 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 312,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,545.48/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.15

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