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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 994.82 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 994.82 and 297.81 is: 446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 994.82 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/994.82 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 994.82 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 296,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,265.86/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.81

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