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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 994.08 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 994.08 and 297.78 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 994.08 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/994.08 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 994.08 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 296,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,017.14/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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