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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 994.04 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 994.04 and 200.47 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 994.04 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/994.04 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 994.04 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 199,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,278.81/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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