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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 992.95 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 992.95 and 296.73 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 992.95 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/992.95 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 992.95 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 294,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,638.05/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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