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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.49, 996.78 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.49, 996.78 and 202.29 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.49 : 996.78 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.49/996.78 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.49x = 996.78 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.49x = 201,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,635.63/664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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