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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 994.93 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 994.93 and 298.18 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 994.93 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/994.93 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 994.93 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 296,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,670.40/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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