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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.71, 995.62 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.71, 995.62 and 298.53 is: 447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.71 : 995.62 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.71/995.62 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.71x = 995.62 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.71x = 297,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,222.44/663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.82

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