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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662, 992.64 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662, 992.64 and 296.42 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662 : 992.64 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662/992.64 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662x = 992.64 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662x = 294,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,238.35/662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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