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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.53, 993.52 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.53, 993.52 and 296.95 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.53 : 993.52 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.53/993.52 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.53x = 993.52 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.53x = 295,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,025.76/662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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