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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 994.59 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 994.59 and 297.89 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 994.59 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/994.59 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 994.59 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 296,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,278.42/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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