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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.95, 994.04 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.95, 994.04 and 200.59 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.95 : 994.04 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.95/994.04 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.95x = 994.04 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.95x = 199,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,397.34/662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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