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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 994 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 994 and 297.64 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 994 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/994 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 994 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 295,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,854.16/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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