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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 993.52 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 993.52 and 297.04 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 993.52 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/993.52 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 993.52 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 295,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,115.18/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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