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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 994.20 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 994.20 and 200.48 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 994.20 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/994.20 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 994.20 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 199,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,317.22/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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