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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 992.64 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 992.64 and 296.68 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 992.64 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/992.64 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 992.64 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 294,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,496.44/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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