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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 994.11 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 994.11 and 297.45 is: 446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 994.11 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/994.11 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 994.11 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 295,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,696.90/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.23

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