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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 995.17 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 995.17 and 297.97 is: 447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 995.17 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/995.17 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 995.17 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 296,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,530.80/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.13

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