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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 996.33 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 996.33 and 298.73 is: 448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 996.33 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/996.33 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 996.33 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 297,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,633.66/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.22

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