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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 995.46 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 995.46 and 298.41 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 995.46 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/995.46 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 995.46 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 297,055.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,055.22/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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