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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.74, 993.24 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.74, 993.24 and 296.61 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.74 : 993.24 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.74/993.24 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.74x = 993.24 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.74x = 294,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,604.92/661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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