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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.98, 994.52 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.98, 994.52 and 200.72 is: 301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.98 : 994.52 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.98/994.52 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.98x = 994.52 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.98x = 199,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,614.08/662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.09

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