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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 993.72 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 993.72 and 296.84 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 993.72 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/993.72 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 993.72 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 294,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,975.84/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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