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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 993.53 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 993.53 and 297.12 is: 445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 993.53 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/993.53 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 993.53 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 295,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,196.15/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.63

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