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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.99, 993.05 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.99, 993.05 and 296.75 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.99 : 993.05 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.99/993.05 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.99x = 993.05 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.99x = 294,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,687.59/661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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