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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 996.73 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 996.73 and 299.70 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 996.73 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/996.73 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 996.73 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 298,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,719.98/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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