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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 996.22 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 996.22 and 294.41 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 996.22 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/996.22 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 996.22 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 293,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,298.01/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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