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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.09, 996.57 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.09, 996.57 and 298.90 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.09 : 996.57 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.09/996.57 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.09x = 996.57 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.09x = 297,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,874.77/664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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