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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.28, 992.04 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.28, 992.04 and 296.06 is: 444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.28 : 992.04 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.28/992.04 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.28x = 992.04 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.28x = 293,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,703.36/661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.14

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