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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 994.86 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 994.86 and 207.28 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 994.86 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/994.86 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 994.86 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 206,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,214.58/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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