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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.96, 997.60 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.96, 997.60 and 318.20 is: 477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.96 : 997.60 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.96/997.60 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.96x = 997.60 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.96x = 317,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,431.33/664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.37

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