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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 996.86 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 996.86 and 294.01 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 996.86 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/996.86 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 996.86 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 293,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,085.05/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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