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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.20, 994.79 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.20, 994.79 and 207.20 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.20 : 994.79 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.20/994.79 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.20x = 994.79 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.20x = 206,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,114.48/663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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