Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 995.46 and 201.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 663.62, 995.46 and 201.41 is: 302.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663.62 : 995.46 = 201.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663.62/995.46 = 201.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663.62x = 995.46 × 201.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663.62x = 200,498.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,498.10/663.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302.13
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