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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.17, 996.56 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.17, 996.56 and 298.76 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.17 : 996.56 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.17/996.56 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.17x = 996.56 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.17x = 297,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,726.91/664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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