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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 993.44 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 993.44 and 296.98 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 993.44 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/993.44 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 993.44 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 295,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,030.07/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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