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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 996.13 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 996.13 and 294.23 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 996.13 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/996.13 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 996.13 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 293,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,094.19/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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