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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 994.96 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 994.96 and 298.11 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 994.96 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/994.96 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 994.96 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 296,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,607.53/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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