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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 996.39 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 996.39 and 299.04 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 996.39 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/996.39 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 996.39 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 297,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,960.47/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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