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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 995.02 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 995.02 and 297.95 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 995.02 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/995.02 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 995.02 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 296,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,466.21/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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