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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.46 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.46 and 202.09 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.46 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.46 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.46 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 201,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,371.61/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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