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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.13, 995.08 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.13, 995.08 and 297.87 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.13 : 995.08 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.13/995.08 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.13x = 995.08 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.13x = 296,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,403.73/663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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