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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 994.46 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 994.46 and 297.80 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 994.46 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/994.46 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 994.46 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 296,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,150.19/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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