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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 996.89 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 996.89 and 299.34 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 996.89 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/996.89 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 996.89 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 298,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,409.80/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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