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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 994.52 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 994.52 and 298.06 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 994.52 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/994.52 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 994.52 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 296,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,426.63/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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