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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 996.52 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 996.52 and 318.02 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 996.52 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/996.52 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 996.52 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 316,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,913.29/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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