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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.21, 996.54 and 299.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.21, 996.54 and 299.01 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.21 : 996.54 = 299.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.21/996.54 = 299.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.21x = 996.54 × 299.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.21x = 297,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,975.43/664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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