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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.36, 993.80 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.36, 993.80 and 297.45 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.36 : 993.80 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.36/993.80 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.36x = 993.80 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.36x = 295,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,606.55/662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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