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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.81, 993.76 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.81, 993.76 and 297.41 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.81 : 993.76 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.81/993.76 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.81x = 993.76 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.81x = 295,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,554.16/662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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