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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.79, 994.15 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.79, 994.15 and 200.58 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.79 : 994.15 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.79/994.15 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.79x = 994.15 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.79x = 199,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,406.61/662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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