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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.69, 995.32 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.69, 995.32 and 298.65 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.69 : 995.32 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.69/995.32 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.69x = 995.32 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.69x = 297,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,252.32/663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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