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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.97, 995.92 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.97, 995.92 and 318.54 is: 477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.97 : 995.92 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.97/995.92 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.97x = 995.92 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.97x = 317,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,239.48/664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.08

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