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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.85, 994.68 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.85, 994.68 and 297.68 is: 446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.85 : 994.68 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.85/994.68 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.85x = 994.68 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.85x = 296,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,091.37/662.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.69

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