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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 996.02 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 996.02 and 293.45 is: 440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 996.02 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/996.02 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 996.02 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 292,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,276.72/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.29

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