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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 993.64 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 993.64 and 296.94 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 993.64 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/993.64 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 993.64 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 295,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,051.46/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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