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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 994.44 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 994.44 and 297.55 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 994.44 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/994.44 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 994.44 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 295,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,892.39/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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