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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.71, 994.12 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.71, 994.12 and 297.53 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.71 : 994.12 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.71/994.12 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.71x = 994.12 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.71x = 295,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,782.27/662.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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