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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 996.30 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 996.30 and 299.08 is: 448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 996.30 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/996.30 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 996.30 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 297,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,973.40/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.67

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