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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 994.98 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 994.98 and 297.88 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 994.98 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/994.98 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 994.98 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 296,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,384.64/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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