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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.10, 994.97 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.10, 994.97 and 297.85 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.10 : 994.97 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.10/994.97 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.10x = 994.97 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.10x = 296,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,351.81/663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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