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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.35, 993.37 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.35, 993.37 and 296.94 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.35 : 993.37 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.35/993.37 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.35x = 993.37 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.35x = 294,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,971.29/662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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