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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 996.68 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 996.68 and 299.33 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 996.68 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/996.68 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 996.68 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 298,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,334.73/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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