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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.65, 993.60 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.65, 993.60 and 297.20 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.65 : 993.60 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.65/993.60 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.65x = 993.60 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.65x = 295,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,300.40/662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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