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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 997.14 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 997.14 and 202.47 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 997.14 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/997.14 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 997.14 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 201,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,890.94/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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