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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 994.44 and 297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 994.44 and 297.79 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 994.44 = 297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/994.44 = 297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 994.44 × 297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 296,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,134.29/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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