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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 992.94 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 992.94 and 296.46 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 992.94 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/992.94 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 992.94 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 294,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,366.99/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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