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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 992.03 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 992.03 and 295.64 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 992.03 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/992.03 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 992.03 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 293,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,283.75/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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