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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 997.07 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 997.07 and 202.39 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 997.07 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/997.07 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 997.07 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 201,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,793.49/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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