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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.92, 994.59 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.92, 994.59 and 297.63 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.92 : 994.59 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.92/994.59 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.92x = 994.59 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.92x = 296,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,019.82/662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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