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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 994.74 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 994.74 and 297.94 is: 446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 994.74 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/994.74 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 994.74 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 296,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,369.87/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.91

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