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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 995.31 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 995.31 and 298.32 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 995.31 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/995.31 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 995.31 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 296,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,920.88/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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