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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 993.11 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 993.11 and 296.63 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 993.11 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/993.11 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 993.11 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 294,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,579.77/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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