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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 993.08 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 993.08 and 296.99 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 993.08 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/993.08 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 993.08 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 294,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,934.33/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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