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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.07, 995.13 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.07, 995.13 and 293.16 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.07 : 995.13 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.07/995.13 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.07x = 995.13 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.07x = 291,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,732.31/663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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